Terrance Hayes
Golden Shovel Anthology
Golden Shovel Anthology
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The Golden Shovel Anthology is a collection of poems celebrating the life and work of Gwendolyn Brooks, featuring contributions from various writers, including winners of prestigious awards. It also includes poems from an international student poetry competition judged by Brooks' daughter, Nora Brooks Blakely.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 338 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2019
Publisher: University of Arkansas Press
The Golden Shovel Anthology is a groundbreaking celebration of the life and work of the renowned poet and civil rights icon Gwendolyn Brooks. This unique poetic form, the Golden Shovel, was crafted by National Book Award-winning author Terrance Hayes. A diverse group of writers, including Pulitzer Prize, T. S. Eliot Prize, and National Book Award winners, as well as a couple of National Poets Laureate, have contributed their talents to this captivating anthology. Among the notable contributors are Rita Dove, Billy Collins, Danez Smith, Nikki Giovanni, Sharon Olds, Tracy K. Smith, Mark Doty, Sharon Draper, Richard Powers, and Julia Glass.
In this second edition, the anthology showcases Golden Shovel poems by two winners and six runners-up from an international student poetry competition judged by Nora Brooks Blakely, Gwendolyn Brooks' daughter. The inclusion of these eight talented high school students' poems not only adds to Ms. Brooks' legacy but also enhances the depth and breadth of this remarkable collection.
The Golden Shovel Anthology is a testament to the enduring power of poetry and the profound impact of Gwendolyn Brooks' words on generations of readers. It serves as a tribute to her remarkable life and legacy, showcasing the talent and creativity of contemporary writers while honoring her profound contributions to the world of literature.
Weight: 524g
Dimension: 154 x 229 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781682260951
Edition number: 2 Revised edition
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